The ban is in effect immediately and
remains in effect until further notice.
Hickman is the latest and westernmost of 50 counties now under a burn ban in the state. Burn bans are also in place in Hopkins, Muhlenberg and Todd counties in the region.
On a related note, Kentucky's fall forest fire season begins Oct. 1 and prohibits fires within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland except between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
On the Net:
Kentucky County Burn Bans list
